We may be deep in cold weather torpor now, but by the end of February, we’re sure everyone will be in the mood to join friends and family to welcome […]
Snow makes parts of Lancaster no go for drivers, pedestrians
Several of Lancaster’s hillier streets have become no-go to vehicles, except to happily sliding bin lid kids, as unfortunate drivers have discovered how slippery the white stuff really gets. In […]
City Council, Police Help Out in Snow Chaos
Lancashire County Council may have left its taxpayers in the lurch if they don’t live on an A-road or want to use pavements safely – but other local agencies have […]
Canal Corridor Public Meeting Announced
Development campaign group It’s Our City are to hold a public meeting on Tuesday 19th January to consider the main elements of the inspector’s report which led to the dismissal […]
No change on County' "no pavement gritting" policy
As pavements became ice rinks this morning as snow froze overnight, there was no good news for pedestrians facing ungritted pavements in the local area. As we reported yesterday, local […]
Dog, drugs and cash seized during Skerton raid
Police seized a suspected dangerous dog, drugs and cash during a raid on a house in Lancaster yesterday. The four-year-old suspected pitbull was confiscated by officers after they executed a […]
Budget consultation events cancelled in Carnforth
Lancaster City Council has unfortunately had to cancel a public exhibition and workshop due to take place in Carnforth today (Tuesday January 5) due to adverse weather conditions. The exhibition […]
Icy pavements "A Death Trap", say Greens
Green councillors have called on Lancashire County Council to prioritise gritting of pavements rather than just major roads. “Many people, including me, have fallen over in the last few weeks […]
Keep your dogs on a lead, police warn
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads when out walking on farm land after a spate of attacks on sheep. Local police report one animal was […]
Big Chill Continues in Lancaster
Travelling to work in the Lancaster and Morecambe area proved treacherous this morning, as snow again blanketed much of the area. Minor accidents on several roads – even gritted surfaces […]